Handle the early jobs
Replace mismatched or burnt-out bulbs, complete yardwork, and address visible dings, scrapes, chipped paint, damaged trim, or minor repairs.
Do the items that may need supplies first.Your media day is scheduled
Prepare your home
for media day.
Start with the video, then work through the complete checklist at your own pace. It covers the small details that help every room and exterior space look its best.
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StartWhen media is booked
Watch10–12 minute guide
Complete38 practical checks
Final walkthroughHandled by Vidal & Co.
Media day preparation
Watch this before you begin.
Set aside 10–12 minutes for a clear walkthrough of how to prepare the home, what deserves your attention, and which final details your Vidal & Co. representative will handle.
Well worth the watch. It helps you plan the work in the right order and prevents last-minute stress.
A simple preparation plan
Work from big jobs
to small details.
Start with anything that needs time, then move room by room. The checklist below is designed to keep the process manageable from the day media is confirmed.
Reset every space
Declutter, deep-clean, simplify surfaces, organize rooms that may be scanned, and remove anything private or distracting from view.
Use the interactive checklist room by room.Plan the handoff
Confirm access and arrange for everyone—including pets—to be safely off-site before the media team’s scheduled arrival.
Your representative will complete the final pass.Your complete preparation checklist
From scheduled to camera-ready.
Work through this list from the day media is booked. Your progress is saved on this device so you can leave and return whenever you need.
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01
0/6Plan, access & timing
Confirm the logistics as soon as media day is scheduled.
02
0/8Whole-home preparation
Create a bright, clean, consistent baseline throughout the property.
03
0/9Rooms & daily-life items
Make each space easy to understand and ready to photograph from several angles.
04
0/8Exterior & grounds
Drone, video, and exterior photography can reveal more than the front entrance.
05
0/7Appointment-day handoff
Your representative will complete the final presentation pass after these items are handled.
What Vidal & Co. handles
Your representative completes the final presentation pass.
You do not need to chase perfection on appointment day. Once the preparation work is complete, your representative arrives before the media team and handles the final visual details.
- 01Complete a final room-by-room walkthrough
- 02Turn on lights and switch off fans and screens
- 03Open blinds and curtains for clean natural light
- 04Put away small items that may have been missed
- 05Make final presentation adjustments before capture
Questions about preparation?
Your Vidal & Co. team is here.
Tell us early if access, pets, repairs, weather, or timing could affect the plan. We will help you decide what matters most.